February 2008 Archives

 

How To Make Basement Columns, Support Poles And Pillars In Your House Look Like Real Trees

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reader-question-log.jpgMissy M wrote in recently:

I am remodeling bsmnt I have 2 poles that can't b moved I saw on tv, make the poles look like real trees....they never said how or where they bought the materials Can u help, suggestions?

 

Pictures Of Rustic Columns & Poles Inside Log Homes ...Some Are Real Trees!

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If log homes are your thing and 'rustic' is your game, then you're going to love these pictures of real tree accents and the use of rustic looking logs (or heavy timber) inside a log home.

You'll also see photos of fun ways to incorporate trees and heavy timber logs into the exterior characteristics of your log home.

Check it out...

 

Instructions For Building Your Own Log Home Using Linear Logs Or A Log Home Kit

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reader-question-log.jpgDeborah recently asked this:

im looking for a basic instruction on how to build with linear ft logs (machine logs) do you have or know of where i might buy a booklet of some kind? thank you -- deborah

My reply below...

 

Rug Shopping: The Best Online Sites For Area Rugs and Throw Rugs

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oriental-rugs-public-domain.jpgLooking for a rug to place on the hardwood floors in your new home or log cabin? I know I am.

Lorraine's question has prompted me to start looking for fun rugs for our new log home... now!

Here are my favorite places to browse for area rugs online...

 

Important Tips Before Placing Rugs On Hardwood Floors

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reader-question-log.jpgLorraine wrote in recently:

I have been all over this site and can't seem to find a answer on what I should use in front of the doors when you enter my log home with pine wooden floors.

Here's what I've learned about rugs and hardwood floors...

 

Personal Highs Matched With Regional Lows

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lynnette-showing-building-permit.jpgPerhaps the first 'official' sign that construction is about to take place on our new log home site: the posting of the Building Permit!

Unfortunately, this day in Williamson County, Tennessee was filled with just as many highs as lows -- emotionally speaking.

You see, last night we had some very destructive storms (including an EF2 Tornado) pass through the Leipers Fork area -- near where we are building our log home.

 

Williamson County TN Building Permits & Fees: What You Need To Know

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jim-with-building-permit.jpgWooo hooo... We got our Building Permit today! Finally.

Here's the funny part. (Well, not funny ha-ha.)

The cost of our Building Permit was $9,177! Jim about had to change his drawers when they called to say our permit was ready to pick up.

To break it down...

The Building Permit itself cost us $1,240
The Plumbing Permit cost us $75
The Mechanical Permit cost us $28

And the worst part:

The Privilege Tax amounted to $7,834

Talk about a bittersweet moment!!!





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